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  1. travellersol

    Sony SS-G333ES - Need Opinion

    Hi all, there is a pair of said vintage speakers for sale in my place, selling price is near a used pair of JBL 4312. Any owner can give a short review about its sonic characteristics? Can it handle jazz, vocal and large scale classical music well? I'd especially like to compare it with JBL L110...
  2. MrBill—1

    SONY STR-V6 intermittently dropping the right channel.

    I posted in the DIY forum also. Newby here and just learning where to post. Sorry about that. I have had this receiver for a couple of months now and have been happy with it. Recently the right channel has been dropping out intermittently. This can’t go on. Seems to be getting worse. Where...
  3. MrBill—1

    Intermittent dropping of right channel. Sony STR V6

    I wanted to get a stereo for the basement and wound up with a Sony STR-V6. It seemed to be in great condition and it worked without a hitch for a couple of months. It has just recently started to intermittently drop the right channel. This is certainly unacceptable. Where to start?
    • MrBill—1
    • Thread
    • intermittent repair right channel sony str-v6
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  4. MrBill—1

    New guy from Louisville.

    I am an older guy. Went over to my 83 year old mother’s house to help her get a couple of small jobs done a couple of months ago. I asked her if she knew where the old stereo equipment that dad had was. It had be n many years sinc I had seen it or thought of it. Turns out that the old stuff was...
  5. natureboy

    Sony APM-X5A aka The Lunchbox

    Greetings! I thought I'd open a thread about my recent acquisition while hopefully sharing information about this model in the Sony APM series of speakers. I bought it sight unseen, untested, only some blurry photos that shows a pair of dusty speakers. Looked up some info and found this: I...
  6. unfairlane

    A reconditioned beauty for sale

    Found this during a search, what a vintage beauty: https://offerup.com/item/detail/299645882/?ref=Chat
  7. P

    Sony PS-X600 low volume left channel and pop noise

    Hi everyone! I really hope some of you can help me here. I just bought a mint Sony PS-X600 and when I first tried I noticed 2 issues: 1- The signal in the left channel is very low compared to the right. (also almost no bass) I have verified my preamp, amp and speakers with another turntable...
    • Polobic
    • Thread
    • mute pop problem ps-x600 sony volume
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. N

    Fisher RS-580 Reciever question

    Hi, I'm new here. Thanks for a great forum. A friend of mine is selling Sony SS-G5 speakers for cheap and I already have an old Fisher RS-580 reciever. Would this be a good match for a home gym stereo, or do the speakers need more power? Thanks
    • n0rman
    • Thread
    • fisher reciever sony stereo
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Fisher
  9. travellersol

    Sony SS-A3 vs Harbeth P3ESR

    I have always wanted to get a pair of Harbeth speakers either P3ESR or C7-ES3 for the excellent vocal performance, but they are very costly even as used units. Today in my place there is a used pair of said Sony speakers for sale, and according to research, it excels in vocal too: "The smaller...
  10. telemike

    Bought a monster Sony

    I've always wanted the Sony STR-GX10ES. Last of the monster stereo receivers. This is number 802160. Looks to be about a 9/10 appearance. Very few blemishes and clean. Haven't cracked it open yet. Will soon and check bias. She runs rather hot, I'm guessing the psuedo class A that was...
  11. Homer4beer

    Sony PM-5100 Jammed shaft - Thrust assembly - what to do?

    Hi guys, I'm restoring this Sony PM-5100 turntable which is in excellent condition apart from a jammed thrust bearing. I have no idea how to go about trying to free this up or remove it. I found bits of timber in the end of it and the set screw head worse for ware so guessing somebody else has...
    • Homer4beer
    • Thread
    • bearing jammed sony stuck thrust plate turntable
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. A

    CD audio vs. Blu-Ray audio

    I own a pair of Pioneer Andrew Jones FS-52 speakers. When I play Blu-Rays on my Samsung player, the audio is fantastic - rich, full, and very clear. I recently saw the movie "Baby Driver", and the music on the soundtrack sounded tremendous. My receiver is a Yamaha V-502. I also have an old Sony...
  13. TheFifthAce

    Getting to grips with turntables

    Hi Guys, I'm searching the local internet for my first TT. I can tell you this much, I've looked at a couple of videos online, so I understand the basics. But the more I watched, the more I understood that there is something that I simply can not judge, and that is the sound quality of specific...
    • TheFifthAce
    • Thread
    • buying first tt help miida rotel sansui sony technics thorens turntable
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. lattiboy

    ARC control for non-ARC devices

    Hello, I just purchased the Sony X900e and don't want a large HT receiver for my simple 2.1 setup, so I got the SMSL SA-50 PLUS. The receiver does great, and can easily power my setup to crazy volumes. The issue is remotes. The Sony remote is huge and has a host of very specific buttons, the...
  15. teebee

    Sony SS-CS3 and SS-CS5 have me cleaning house

    Has anyone become familiar with these Core Series" speakers that Sony has come out with in the last couple of years? They sound surprisingly good and have great reviews and tests. They are my best sounding pair of speakers in regards to balance and neutrality, and I've had lots of good speakers...
  16. bonneville

    '89 Sony Tape Deck WR-510 Not Spooling?

    Hi all, just found an old WR-510 from the thrift store this evening. It seemed to be working fine; it rewinds, fast forwards, and "plays"... And when I mean play, it actually plays except the tape that is read simply collects in the bottom of the deck and after 10-15 seconds, the tape player...
    • bonneville
    • Thread
    • broken deck sony spooling tape tape deck
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Tape
  17. DrTebi

    Sony TA-3200F Recap, my first recap!

    First of all, a big thank you to everyone here at AudioKarma, I couldn't have done it without you! It was here where I gathered most of my "vintage amplifier repair knowledge", and what gave me the courage to just go ahead and try to recap this Sony TA-3200F... I got it for under $100, but...
  18. mattstech

    Sony GX59ES... Keeps going into protect?

    Got this one for free, from neighbors cleaning out the basement. It was apparently part of a "stereo system" but... this is all that's left! Wasn't powered on for almost 15 years according to them From the early 90s, 80wpc I believe. Thick metal face, metal knobs. Part of Sony's ES line, which...
    • mattstech
    • Thread
    • helpmefix protection protection circuit reciever sony
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Solid State
  19. D

    sony srs88 speaker buzz

    Wonder if anyone can solve this. I have a pair of sony srs88 desktop computer speakers from 1990.When plugged in, one of them buzzes whether it is turned on or not. When I do turn it on the pitch of the buzz is much higher..... here's the kicker....when I lay it on it's side, no buzz. Upside...
    • davek111
    • Thread
    • computer speakers desktop speakers powered speakers sony vintage audio
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. Sean Carliss

    Sony PS 2350 or PS 3300 which is better?

    I currently have the options to pick up the wooden version of the ps 2350 for $100 or a PS 3300 for $50. I want to pair it with my sony str 6120 receiver and the wooden look on the 2350 seems to intrigue me more than the grey 3300. Is the 3300 the better turntable?
  21. prnewman

    Sony STR-DB930 repair

    Hi, I have a Sony STR-DB930 and could use some help! I was playing it last night (at high volumes, as usual!) and suddenly, the protector light started flashing, and the sound shut off. I tried to restart it a couple of times, but just saw green flashes from inside - I think it was the two...
    • prnewman
    • Thread
    • emitter resistor output transistor receiver repair sony str-db930 str-db940 troubleshooting
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  22. Mit Mesaw

    Sony Turtable Leveling Problems?

    My uncle gave me a Sony PS-LX33 turntable about six months ago. It was working great for a couple months and then I started to have some issues. I've been taking it back and forth to my local record store and the owner has worked on it and tried his best to help me figure it out. In fact, it...
    • Mit Mesaw
    • Thread
    • leveling sony sony ps-lx33 speaker
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. ssmith95

    Sony PS-X75

    I recently acquired a Sony PS-X75 from a flea market and after a few months of sitting finally got it up and running. Other than the lamp being burnt out, the table functions pretty much as it should. With that being said I have a few questions I'm hoping can be answered. 1. Is there anywhere...
  24. filmis

    Picked up a 5-piece Technics system for cheap, any good?

    Someone was selling a 5-piece Technics system complete with 130W speakers, consisting of: Technics SU-G90 (amp) Technics ST-K50 (tuner) Technics SH-8017 (eq) Technics SL-PC503 (5-CD changer) Technics RS-TR311 (dual cassette player) Sony SS-U580 130W speakers (2) All in a lovely wooden Sony...
  25. Wesley14

    How to improve my setup for better sound?

    Hi, I'm kind of a newbie to hifi and my setup is just things I inherited over time. I am looking to improve my sound without spending a whole lot if money (I'm just going to start college and work full time at McDonald's so I'm not exactly rich) My setup is: Technics SA-EX110 receiver Sony...
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